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World War I

This is a dynamic portrait of the world`s greatest human conflict, now in paperback. ”World War I” is a dramatic account of the Great War combining emotive photography with personal accounts to evoke both the futility and spirit of the conflict. Every aspect of World War I - sea, land and the home front - is explored. Re-live major campaigns through timelines, examine the decisions and military actions that decided each outcome and read compelling eyewitness accounts of soldiers and civilians that paint a vivid picture both of crucial battles and day-to-day routines. Plus, letters home and haunting war poetry highlight the most important aspect of ”the war to end all wars”, its appalling human cost. Also featuring a guide to the battlefield sites, memorials, cemeteries and
visitor centres at Verdun, the Somme, Ypres and other locations commemorating the fallen, ”World War I” is an exceptional guide to this important historical event.
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This is a dynamic portrait of the world`s greatest human conflict, now in paperback. ” World War I” is a dramatic account of the Great War combining emotive photography with personal accounts to evoke both the futility & spirit of the conflict. Every aspect of World War I
- sea, land & the home front
- is explored. Re-live major campaigns through timelines, examine the decisions & military actions that decided each outcome & read compelling eyewitness accounts of soldiers & civilians that paint a vivid picture both of crucial battles & day-to-day routines. Plus, letters home & haunting war poetry highlight the most important aspect of ”the war to end all wars”, its appalling human cost. Also featuring a guide to the battlefield sites, memorials, cemeteries & visitor centres at Verdun, the Somme, Ypres & other locations commemorating the fallen, ” World War I” is an exceptional guide to this important historical event.

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Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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